Experience

The Dayton Foundation

• United States
• Philanthropic Fundraising Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director, Human Resources

  • Sep 2022 - Present

  With a staff of around 60 people, we all wear many hats. I am The Dayton Foundation's HR team, but I receive plenty of support from several key members of our Administration team. My responsibilities include recruitment & retention, employee relations, coordination of our Equity trainings (DEI), benefits administration, staff development, compensation, and more. I am proud to be a part of the important work of building a better tomorrow for all. With a staff of around 60 people, we all wear many hats. I am The Dayton Foundation's HR team, but I receive plenty of support from several key members of our Administration team. My responsibilities include recruitment & retention, employee relations, coordination of our Equity trainings (DEI), benefits administration, staff development, compensation, and more. I am proud to be a part of the important work of building a better tomorrow for all.



Montgomery County, Ohio (OH)

• United States
• Public Policy Offices
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Talent Acquisition Partner

  • Nov 2021 - Aug 2022

  - Provided guidance to county employees regarding County Human Resources policies and procedures - Established recruiting requirements by studying organization objectives and meeting with managers to discuss needs - Removed false barriers in job requirements to ensure opportunities for diverse populations, by listing job postings on appropriate job boards, social media, corporate and other possible channels, considering cost and return on investment - Conducted candidate… Show more - Provided guidance to county employees regarding County Human Resources policies and procedures - Established recruiting requirements by studying organization objectives and meeting with managers to discuss needs - Removed false barriers in job requirements to ensure opportunities for diverse populations, by listing job postings on appropriate job boards, social media, corporate and other possible channels, considering cost and return on investment - Conducted candidate screenings and interviews with department hiring managers to select candidates - Completed hiring recommendations and calculated pay offer recommendations - Created reports and tracked the hiring process in the various departments - Prevented legal challenges by understanding legislation and enforcing policies and procedures and union contracts. In addition, recommended new procedures that protect Montgomery County - Effectively mentored and trained other employees on the Human Resources team

• Talent Acquisition Specialist

  • Jul 2021 - Nov 2021



Center for Sustainable Energy (CSE)

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Rebate Processing Specialist

  • Feb 2019 - Apr 2020

  - Processed sustainability-related rebates for the state of California using customized Salesforce.com CRM systems - Followed, maintained, and updated standard operating procedures for reviewing rebate applications, especially while using Adobe Acrobat and Microsoft Office to analyze documents for accuracy and completeness - Provided technical support over phone and email to applicants, guiding them through elaborate online applications - Innovated and updated eligibility guidelines… Show more - Processed sustainability-related rebates for the state of California using customized Salesforce.com CRM systems - Followed, maintained, and updated standard operating procedures for reviewing rebate applications, especially while using Adobe Acrobat and Microsoft Office to analyze documents for accuracy and completeness - Provided technical support over phone and email to applicants, guiding them through elaborate online applications - Innovated and updated eligibility guidelines, suggesting improvements to create a better customer experience - Identified, troubleshot, and communicated system errors within Salesforce - Calculated rebate amounts from documented electric charger station costs, project costs were up to 2 million dollars - Trained new staff members and provided daily feedback regarding their work Show less - Processed sustainability-related rebates for the state of California using customized Salesforce.com CRM systems - Followed, maintained, and updated standard operating procedures for reviewing rebate applications, especially while using Adobe Acrobat and Microsoft Office to analyze documents for accuracy and completeness - Provided technical support over phone and email to applicants, guiding them through elaborate online applications - Innovated and updated eligibility guidelines… Show more - Processed sustainability-related rebates for the state of California using customized Salesforce.com CRM systems - Followed, maintained, and updated standard operating procedures for reviewing rebate applications, especially while using Adobe Acrobat and Microsoft Office to analyze documents for accuracy and completeness - Provided technical support over phone and email to applicants, guiding them through elaborate online applications - Innovated and updated eligibility guidelines, suggesting improvements to create a better customer experience - Identified, troubleshot, and communicated system errors within Salesforce - Calculated rebate amounts from documented electric charger station costs, project costs were up to 2 million dollars - Trained new staff members and provided daily feedback regarding their work Show less



Commonwealth Financial Network

• United States
• Financial Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Human Resources Coordinator

  • Oct 2017 - Jun 2018

  - Recruited top talent for various departments, moving candidates through the full-cycle hiring process - Maintained the applicant tracking system (iCims), creating reports, updating candidate profiles, and auditing for accuracy - Conducted reference and background checks for potential employees - Coordinated new employee orientation program, including coordinating logistics, collaborating with presenters, and presenting HR-specific material - Implemented improvements to… Show more - Recruited top talent for various departments, moving candidates through the full-cycle hiring process - Maintained the applicant tracking system (iCims), creating reports, updating candidate profiles, and auditing for accuracy - Conducted reference and background checks for potential employees - Coordinated new employee orientation program, including coordinating logistics, collaborating with presenters, and presenting HR-specific material - Implemented improvements to orientation program and onboarding process - Proactively sought and responded to feedback on the hiring process from hiring managers - Facilitated day-one onboarding for new employees - Provided administrative support to Office Services team as needed, sometimes working as front desk receptionist - Assisted with companywide Giving Back initiatives Show less - Recruited top talent for various departments, moving candidates through the full-cycle hiring process - Maintained the applicant tracking system (iCims), creating reports, updating candidate profiles, and auditing for accuracy - Conducted reference and background checks for potential employees - Coordinated new employee orientation program, including coordinating logistics, collaborating with presenters, and presenting HR-specific material - Implemented improvements to… Show more - Recruited top talent for various departments, moving candidates through the full-cycle hiring process - Maintained the applicant tracking system (iCims), creating reports, updating candidate profiles, and auditing for accuracy - Conducted reference and background checks for potential employees - Coordinated new employee orientation program, including coordinating logistics, collaborating with presenters, and presenting HR-specific material - Implemented improvements to orientation program and onboarding process - Proactively sought and responded to feedback on the hiring process from hiring managers - Facilitated day-one onboarding for new employees - Provided administrative support to Office Services team as needed, sometimes working as front desk receptionist - Assisted with companywide Giving Back initiatives Show less



Pure Storage

• United States
• IT Services and IT Consulting
• 700 & Above Employee

• Talent Specialist

  • Nov 2016 - Jun 2017

  - Communicated with candidates, hiring managers, and interviewers to ensure excellent candidate experiences - Scheduled interviews for multiple teams across the organization, including Engineering, Support, and Product - Planned interviews with travel requests for candidates from out of state - Managed and facilitated weekly team meetings - Assisted recruiting department in increasing efficiencies in operations and creating a smoother candidate experience - Processed purchase… Show more - Communicated with candidates, hiring managers, and interviewers to ensure excellent candidate experiences - Scheduled interviews for multiple teams across the organization, including Engineering, Support, and Product - Planned interviews with travel requests for candidates from out of state - Managed and facilitated weekly team meetings - Assisted recruiting department in increasing efficiencies in operations and creating a smoother candidate experience - Processed purchase orders for the recruiting department Show less - Communicated with candidates, hiring managers, and interviewers to ensure excellent candidate experiences - Scheduled interviews for multiple teams across the organization, including Engineering, Support, and Product - Planned interviews with travel requests for candidates from out of state - Managed and facilitated weekly team meetings - Assisted recruiting department in increasing efficiencies in operations and creating a smoother candidate experience - Processed purchase… Show more - Communicated with candidates, hiring managers, and interviewers to ensure excellent candidate experiences - Scheduled interviews for multiple teams across the organization, including Engineering, Support, and Product - Planned interviews with travel requests for candidates from out of state - Managed and facilitated weekly team meetings - Assisted recruiting department in increasing efficiencies in operations and creating a smoother candidate experience - Processed purchase orders for the recruiting department Show less



Coalfire

• Chicago

• Server/Assistant Manager

  • Oct 2013 - Sep 2016

  - Developed excellent product knowledge to provide to customers with accurate information, and with a frequently changing menu - Responded to patrons’ wants and needs with inquiry and attention to detail - Quickly and comfortably established rapport with customers to create a relaxing and enjoyable experience - Consistently maintained quality expectations and standards while delivering exceptional, friendly and fast service - Developed excellent product knowledge to provide to customers with accurate information, and with a frequently changing menu - Responded to patrons’ wants and needs with inquiry and attention to detail - Quickly and comfortably established rapport with customers to create a relaxing and enjoyable experience - Consistently maintained quality expectations and standards while delivering exceptional, friendly and fast service



Keeneyville District 20

• United States
• Primary and Secondary Education
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Music Teacher

  • 2011 - 2013

  - Set specific expectations for student behavior and maintained those standards through varied classroom management techniques and frequent character education - Collaborated with educators outside of the music department to better engage students in cross-curricular studies - Implemented and created instruction related to music theory, ear training, musicianship, and vocal -performing - Differentiated curriculum and instruction to meet the needs of students throughout both ends of… Show more - Set specific expectations for student behavior and maintained those standards through varied classroom management techniques and frequent character education - Collaborated with educators outside of the music department to better engage students in cross-curricular studies - Implemented and created instruction related to music theory, ear training, musicianship, and vocal -performing - Differentiated curriculum and instruction to meet the needs of students throughout both ends of the spectrum in their musical and behavioral abilities - Created and directed two performing choirs of varied levels, recruiting and engaging 40 to 50 students. - Directed students grades 6 through 8 in choral music, vocal pedagogy, and music theory Show less - Set specific expectations for student behavior and maintained those standards through varied classroom management techniques and frequent character education - Collaborated with educators outside of the music department to better engage students in cross-curricular studies - Implemented and created instruction related to music theory, ear training, musicianship, and vocal -performing - Differentiated curriculum and instruction to meet the needs of students throughout both ends of… Show more - Set specific expectations for student behavior and maintained those standards through varied classroom management techniques and frequent character education - Collaborated with educators outside of the music department to better engage students in cross-curricular studies - Implemented and created instruction related to music theory, ear training, musicianship, and vocal -performing - Differentiated curriculum and instruction to meet the needs of students throughout both ends of the spectrum in their musical and behavioral abilities - Created and directed two performing choirs of varied levels, recruiting and engaging 40 to 50 students. - Directed students grades 6 through 8 in choral music, vocal pedagogy, and music theory Show less



YMCA of Metropolitan Chicago

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 700 & Above Employee

• Camp Director

  • Jan 2010 - Jul 2012

  - Recruited, interviewed, and hired 25-30 qualified counselors to ensure a safe and engaging summer for campers. - Selected instructors from various fields (music, sport, dance, and art) to teach 200 children new skills. - Created and chose field-trips throughout the Chicagoland area for multiple age groups. - Supervised counselors and teachers on the daily expectations for the camp, and helped them adapt to the changes for each day. - Collaborated with other directors on… Show more - Recruited, interviewed, and hired 25-30 qualified counselors to ensure a safe and engaging summer for campers. - Selected instructors from various fields (music, sport, dance, and art) to teach 200 children new skills. - Created and chose field-trips throughout the Chicagoland area for multiple age groups. - Supervised counselors and teachers on the daily expectations for the camp, and helped them adapt to the changes for each day. - Collaborated with other directors on creating a training manual, and implemented it during a two-week training. - Actively communicated strengths and opportunities for counselors through several organized evaluations. Show less - Recruited, interviewed, and hired 25-30 qualified counselors to ensure a safe and engaging summer for campers. - Selected instructors from various fields (music, sport, dance, and art) to teach 200 children new skills. - Created and chose field-trips throughout the Chicagoland area for multiple age groups. - Supervised counselors and teachers on the daily expectations for the camp, and helped them adapt to the changes for each day. - Collaborated with other directors on… Show more - Recruited, interviewed, and hired 25-30 qualified counselors to ensure a safe and engaging summer for campers. - Selected instructors from various fields (music, sport, dance, and art) to teach 200 children new skills. - Created and chose field-trips throughout the Chicagoland area for multiple age groups. - Supervised counselors and teachers on the daily expectations for the camp, and helped them adapt to the changes for each day. - Collaborated with other directors on creating a training manual, and implemented it during a two-week training. - Actively communicated strengths and opportunities for counselors through several organized evaluations. Show less